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Home / Save Money / Economic Driving – Drive and Save Money

Economic Driving – Drive and Save Money

By Ricky Willis | last updated 5th February 2020

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Is it possible to drive a car and save money at the same time? The answer is yes! All thanks to economic driving. It is an energy efficient use of a car in order to reduce fuel consumption.

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An experiment showed that drivers observing the rules of economic driving saved an average 10% on their weekly fuel bills. If, therefore, you wish to keep some extra pennies in your pocket, here are some guidelines

Before hitting the road

  • Lose weight: Take out from the trunk everything you don’t need because the heavier the car, the more fuels it consumes.
  • Start and go: Don’t start the engine until you are ready to go. The engine warms up more quickly when the car is moving, while leaving the car idle is a waste of fuel.
  • Avoid short trips: Try to combine shorter errands in one longer trip as cold starts use considerably more fuel.
  • Engine oil: Make sure that the engine oil level is always optimal and in accordance with your car’s handbook specifications.
  • Regular check-ups: Get your car serviced regularly to keep it in top shape.

On the road

  • Take it easy: Drive smoothly, accelerate and decelerate gently and try to avoid unnecessary braking.
  • Slow down: The faster you drive the more fuel your car needs. Statistics show that driving at 70 mph costs 15% more fuel than driving at 50 mph.
  • Roll: Try to keep your car moving all the time if possible. Remember that starting the vehicle uses more fuel than rolling.
  • Watch your gear: Always change the gear accordingly to your speed as the higher the gear, the lower the fuel use.
  • Cut down on electricity: Don’t keep the heating, demister blowers, headlights, air-conditioning and rear windscreen heating on if they are not necessary.

Don’t forget about tyres

Well-maintained tyres make driving cheaper. Tyre pressure plays a significant role in economic driving. The rolling resistance of incorrectly inflated tyres is greater and leads to higher fuel consumption.

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Tyres should be inflated in accordance with the car manufacturer’s specifications and their pressure should be checked at least once a month. Moreover, the rubber of tyres older than six years can lose its elasticity and become porous; aged tyres can be prone to dangerous air leaks.

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  1. Ricky Willis says

    28th June 2016 at 8:19 pm

    Hiya Ben,
    Good tip, thanks

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